Lily Aldridge is the quintessential laidback California girl, who shot to fame in 2009 after hitting the glitter runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The model's also got fashion in her blood—her mother is a former Playboy Playmate of the Month, her brother's a fashion photographer, and sister Ruby is also a top runway model. Since getting her Angel wings, Aldridge has worked with top designers, and collaborated with Velvet on her own line of tees. Despite today's snow and frigid temperates, Aldridge hit the top of the Empire State building like a little ray of California sunshine to promote tonight's airing of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. See what she had to say about prepping for the show. Plus, see the best looks from tonight's show.

Where will you be watching the show tonight?

We have a party every year so we'll all be watching it together by the High Line. I'm so excited! It's so much fun, it's a dream to be apart of this.

What were you doing to prep for the show?

I was doing a lot of Ballet Beautiful, some extra work outs. I workout all year round but amp it up a bit before the show.

Do you practice your walk?

I put on music and walk for my husband

Did you always want to be a model?

Being a Victoria's Secret Angel was probably the last thing I thought I'd be when I was younger—I wanted to be a KROQ DJ and a soccer player.

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style changes all the time. I love fashion, and I love clothes. Whether I wanna be a little more rock 'n' roll or a little more ladylike in a day, changes.

What's your favorite item in your closet?

Probably my Helmut Lang leather pants, I wear them every day.

Who are your favorite designers to work with?

I love the Rag & Bone designers, they're the nicest guys—love working with them. The woman behind Velvet I love—I did a collection with them, and I have another coming out this spring. The Proenza boys are also very sweet.

What's the process like designing a collection with Velvet?

It's so much fun, I had been working with them for so long, and then they approached me about doing a line. It's basically just the things that I love wearing—it's very easy, effortless—and that's the way my style is, so it was a very natural collaboration.

What's your beauty regimen like?

Pretty simple, I wear lots of oils at night. Linda Rodin has a beautiful oil that I love to wear. I think it just makes your skin look really great in the morning.

What's your go-to beauty look for a night out?

A little bronzer, mascara, lip balm, and nice sexy tousled hair.

What's your daughter's style like?

She is so cute! She's walking now, so I love putting her in cute little cotton dresses with tights and moccasins. Its just so much fun to dress her up.

Has your style changed since becoming a mother?

I've actually become more excited about fashion since becoming a mom. I just love it so much, before I would just wear t-shirts and jeans everyday, and now i love dressing up. Maybe it's because you're pregnant for so long, and limited to what you can wear, that you get excited about it again.

Whats your favorite city you've traveled to for work?

London

Most memorable moment in the industry?

Definitely my first Victoria's Secret fashion show—I was so nervous but that definitely changed my life.